Kwara Police Arrest Suspect in Gun-Running Network

The Kwara State Police Command announced the discovery of a suspected gun-running network after intercepting a commercial vehicle in Ilorin. During a stop-and-search operation along the Alapa–Okolowo axis, police recovered two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, and 42 rounds of live ammunition.

A 30-year-old suspect, Umaru M., was arrested; he initially denied ownership of the bag containing the firearms but later admitted to transporting the weapons. Umaru's statement implicated another suspect, Dan Yarubawa, who allegedly provided him with the firearms for delivery to a person named Dahiru outside Kwara State.

The police are actively pursuing other suspects to fully uncover the extent of the gun-running network. Commissioner of Police for Kwara Command, CP Ojo Adekimi, emphasized the importance of intelligence-led operations to enhance public safety and urged residents to provide timely information to assist the police.